Tag Archives: monopoly

Supreme Court decision on real estate data said to have benefited consumers, spurred innovation

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/article-supreme-court-decision-on-real-estate-data-has-benefitted-consumers/ Dismantling this monopoly was long overdue. Now we need more Canadian options for these services. So far the main provider is foreign and only available in some markets. The other monopoly or over charging that is costing us much … Continue reading →

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Monopoly on real estate listings and data being broken up

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

A sold sign is shown in front of west-end Toronto homes Sunday, May 14, 2017. The end might be near for a seven-year battle that has kept the public from easily finding out online what homes in the Greater Toronto … Continue reading →

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Ticketmaster secret scalper program

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Ticketmaster secret scalper program not illegal, Competition Bureau says. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/competition-bureau-ticketmaster-tradedesk-probe-1.5000677

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MPI diverting overcharges to police again instead of refunding or reducing rates as per legislated monopoly – also being labeled as socialism

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

MPI Funding Increased Enforcement Against Distracted Driving — April 4, 2019 – CHRISD.CA plus commentary Post on Facebook Some of Comments: “Socialism at it’s best. Governments take money from the people, the more money they control, the worse it is. … Continue reading →

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